SUBJECT Audio Video Recording NUMBER 2EFFECTIVE DATEMarch 21 2005REVIEWED September 4 201AMENDSSUPERSEDES APPROVED Chief of PolicePOLICYThe routine use of the ID: 893476
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1 RUSSELLVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENTGENERAL OR
RUSSELLVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENTGENERAL ORDERS SUBJECT: Audio / Video Recording NUMBER: 2 EFFECTIVE DATE:March 21, 2005REVIEWED: September 4, 201 AMENDS/SUPERSEDES: APPROVED: Chief of Police POLICYThe routine use of the TASER Flex onofficer camera system allows for the capturing of officer view video for both prosecutorial and administrative purposesPURPOSETo establish uniform procedures in the use of and disposition of the TASER Flex system and video obtained USE OF RECORDINGS AND DUPLICATIONSUnusual or exceptional incidents related to law enforcement activities generate the interest of many. However, members of this department shall not afford individuals outside the parameters of law enforcement the opportunity to review a segment of any recording prior to the related incident being adjudicated in court. If allowed, this practice could very well constitute pretrial publicity, inhibiting normal court proceedings.Periodically, officer worn camera systems will record events which are useful for training purposesTherefore, when these cameras record unusual, exceptional, or felony instances, and the incidents recorded are perceived to be of value as a training aid, the media shall be retained for training purposes by the department.It is the policy of the dep
2 artment in its efforts to cooperate with
artment in its efforts to cooperate with other law enforcement agencies with legitimate needs, to provide copies of evidentiary recordings on request. As a routine policy such requests are subject to the following guidelines:Request for copies are in writing on official department letterhead stationary of the requesting agency.Requests are signed by the Chief Administrative official.The recording in question is not the current subject of judicial review.It is the policy of the department, in its efforts to cooperate with those in the private sector with legitimate needs, to provide copies of evidentiary recordings on request. Such requests are subject to the following guidelines:Requests for copies are to be submitted in writing, directed to the Chief of Police.Requests are accompanied by a check or money order in the amount of $25.00. Made payable to Russellville Police Department.The recording in question is not the current subject of judicial review.E.All duplicated recordings shall be labeled bearing the legend RUSSELLVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT, and the following text:“This duplicate recording is furnished tothe requesting entities for the express use of the requestor and further duplication without the express written consent of the Chief of Police is prohibited.”�� 2-39